Statewide Campaign to disseminate results of EVC. Professional chefs from North Carolina competed in the Third Annual 2011 Epicurious Vino Challenge, making their best signature dishes to benefit disabled children and adults from Charlotte to the coast.
For Immediate Release
Top North Carolina Chefs Announced for Third Annual Epicurious Vino Challenge
June 10, 2011 (Raleigh, NC) – Professional chefs from North Carolina competed in the Third Annual 2011 Epicurious Vino Challenge, making their best signature dishes to benefit disabled children and adults from Charlotte to the coast. Chefs, sponsors, and the sell-out crowd raised funds for RHA Howell, a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization that has been helping people with disabilities and their families make choices to live more independently for nearly 40 years.
The competition was held at Hinnant Family Vineyards, the largest muscadine vineyard in North Carolina. The winners are:
Chefs’ Choice Winners (a blind judging by professional chefs)
Chef Tom Armstrong of Vinnie’s in Raleigh
1st Place: Chef Tom Armstrong of Vinnie’s Steakhouse & Tavern in Raleigh
Jason St. Clair accepting for Executive Chef Mark Lawson
2nd Place: Chef Mark Lawson of East Oceanfront Dining at the Blockade Runner, Wrightsville Beach
3rd Place: Chef Kimberly Hall of the Flying Fork restaurant at Seymour Johnson AFB
Honorable Mention: Chef Mario Huante of Chef Mario’s Inc. in Raleigh
Peoples’ Choice Winners (selected by votes from attendees)
1st Place: Chef Tom Armstrong of Vinnie’s Steakhouse & Tavern in Raleigh
2nd Place: Chef Mario Huante of Chef Mario’s Inc. in Raleigh
3rd Place: Chef Maggie Radzwiller of Comfort Cuisine in Durham
Honorable Mention: Chef Pat Walston of House Autry Mills in Four Oaks
For the 2011 Epicurious Vino Challenge, professional chefs were invited to make their best signature dish, or dishes, using a selected key ingredient. After tasting every dish prepared, the guests selected a “People’s Choice” award winner. Professional chefs from US Foodservice, Inc. selected the “Chef’s Choice” winner.
About RHA Howell, Inc: A statewide, nonprofit organization that serves children and adults with disabilities. Visit: www.rhahowell.org
Top Chef’s:
www.blockade-runner.com (East Oceanfront Dining)
www.seymourjohnson.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123243998
Epicurious Vino Challenge Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Epicurious-Vino-Challenge-2011-June-4-6-10-pm/176752412374106
Epicurious Vino Challenge Host Site:
For Information contact: Debbie Valentine, RHA Howell, 919-941-0530
